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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.79, 35,570.52 and 9,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.79, 35,570.52 and 9,673.74 is: 14,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.79 : 35,570.52 = 9,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.79/35,570.52 = 9,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.79x = 35,570.52 × 9,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.79x = 344,099,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,099,962.14/23,713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.55

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